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Researchers examined bacteria in stool samples of healthy people, and characterized enzymes made by bacteria that adapted to eat or degrade gluten. More importantly, these enzymes could work at an acidic pH to break down gluten. New research, focusing on our microbiome is increasing, and there is hope that enzyme therapy can be effective, and may offer relief to patients with celiac disease.